 Now, the Nigerian naval dockyard has entered into an agreement with the Benh-Republic for the docking and repair of ships. This collaboration aims to enhance maritime capabilities and the cementenance of naval vessels. It signifies a commitment to joint efforts in ensuring the operational readiness of the respective fleet. Plaus de Veneer's defence correspondent, Destin Mommel, has more. The chief of naval staff, Vice-Admiral Emmanuel O'Ganna, pioneers, a proud movement for the Nigerian naval dockyard. It is worthy of note that the naval dockyard stands as a strategic national asset and a false multiplier to cater for the defence maritime needs in the construction, maintenance and repair of naval platforms. Rear admiral Abolaji Oredero speaks on the many values of these agreements. Absolutely, absolutely. The repairs of these six ships by naval dockyard under the auspices of the Nigerian Navy is a starting point in establishing a stronger relationship with the Benh-Republic Navy. We have always been brothers, we have always been friends, and this project, approved by the chief of naval staff, Vice-Admiral Emmanuel O'Ganna, Admiralty Medal, gave us that impetus, that push to be able to further solidify the relationship between the two navies. So this is a starting point, it's just the beginning, and by the time we are done with this repairs, the Benh-Republic Navy we are very sure will be ready to commission naval dockyard to also build vessels for them. As we speak, naval dockyard is in the process of building two ships to see what defence boats for the Nigerian Navy. So the naval chief to Benh-Republic demonstrates the accommodation about the agreement. It is still the beginning of all the challenges that await us, for example, in terms of personal training, in terms of joint operations and so on. The signature of the contract today is the starting point over major projects that will be conduct together, for instance in terms of personal training, joint operations and so on. Today is a historic day in the history of the Nigerian Navy and Benh-Republic Navy. Today we were able to sign the contract for the repairs of six numbers patrol vessels belonging to the Benh-Republic Navy. It is a very important occasion because this talks about regional cooperation among navies of the region. It talks about enhancing operational efficiency among the navies of the region and it also talks about enhancing friendship, cooperation among the navies of the region. Alas, a historical moment is witnessed as the ship finds its way to the naval dockyard limited for the commencement of 10 months' repairs in Nigeria. The signing of this agreement aligns with the broader maritime cooperation observed between the two nations including joint patrols and efforts to combat maritime crimes in the Gulf of Guinea. The Yard also extends these services to the larger maritime merchant community to promote and sustain Nigeria's maritime sector towards enhancing national security. Destiny Momo plus TV News.